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Lapitec Chosen for New Five-Star Luxury Hotel

Over 2,000 square meters of sintered stone slabs were employed for the exterior and interior of Aria Retreat & Spa, the recently opened posh resort overlooking Lake Lugano in Italy

July 12, 2022

Lapitec sintered stone slabs were the material of choice for the exterior and interior design of the new Aria Retreat & Spa in Italy

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Bedrock Tiles Becomes Carbon Neutral Certified

Pete Brown, founder of the Northampton, United Kingdom-based company, discusses the certification process and why he encourages other tile companies to follow suit

Jennifer Richinelli

November 29, 2021

Bedrock Tiles talks about the carbon neutral certification process.

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Sculptor Darrell Petit Discusses Stone Carving and Sustainable Building

September 22, 2021

Jason Kamery interivews sculptor, Darrell Petit and talks about his career and his pasion for stone and sustainability of natural stone.

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Caesarstone's Commitment to the Environment

Minimizing its carbon footprint, adhering to environmental organization standards and producing premium products are top priorities for Caesarstone

Jennifer Richinelli

June 24, 2021

Stone World had the opportunity to ask Elizabeth Margles, vice president of Caesarstone North America, some questions about the company’s commitment to the environment and its future plans.

The continuing evolution of quartz surfacing

With new colors and textures being introduced on a continual basis, quartz surfacing has become a popular option for many design styles

Jennifer Richinelli

March 29, 2013

Over the past decade, the use of quartz surfacing — especially for countertops — has been on the rise.

Jennifer Richinelli

January 8, 2013

A recent renovation of the Hyatt Regency Minneapolis incorporated as many local materials as possible — including a range of granite quarried and processed in North America

"Limestone" by Crossville

November 20, 2012

Crossville, Inc. has announced the introduction of "Limestone," a new porcelain tile collection that captures the appearance of the natural stone from which it borrows its name.

2012 Coverings PROJECT: Green Awards

July 5, 2012

This year at Coverings, the annual U.S. tile and stone exhibition, three winners of the PROJECT: Green Awards were chosen.

Irish Rail project is an environmental first

David Hughes

April 2, 2012

Clad in natural stone, the Train Drivers Facility Building for Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) in Portlaoise, County Laois, Ireland, is the first certified ultra-low energy building ever developed for a railway company in the world

Jennifer Richinelli

April 2, 2012

Wissahickon Schist and Vermont slate are among the regional materials used in the design of the David L. Kurtz Center for the Performing Arts on the campus of William Penn Charter School in Philadelphia, PA

North Carolina Stone Summit

You’ve probably heard a lot lately about how to calculate the profit for each job you produce. You likely have production benchmarks based on square footage since it’s the most common production metric in the industry. Come learn how focusing on these metrics can hurt your profitability and what to do about it.

Washington Stone Summit

Join us for "Taking Your Organization to the Next Level," a session dedicated to transforming your business practices. Discover strategies for setting clear agendas, encouraging participation, and driving actionable outcomes. Learn how to foster collaboration and communication, ensuring that every meeting enhances productivity and contributes to your business goals.

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Tariffs and Quartz Imports

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Lapitec Chosen for New Five-Star Luxury Hotel

Bedrock Tiles Becomes Carbon Neutral Certified

Sculptor Darrell Petit Discusses Stone Carving and Sustainable Building

Caesarstone's Commitment to the Environment

The continuing evolution of quartz surfacing

Celebrating North American heritage

"Limestone" by Crossville

2012 Coverings PROJECT: Green Awards

Irish Rail project is an environmental first

Building a new campus landmark with regional stone

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